Sam's Leg Update (sorry ladies, not pictures this time)

For those who come here for news related to Sam's medical condition, here is the latest update on the "Wounded Patriot..." post on July 4.  Good news!  The follow-up x-ray with our primary care provider on 7/10 showed what appears to be a perfect left tibia.  That said, he was green-lighted to walk and play on it again (no jumping, which he can't do anyway), but is still a bit tender/sore (which is apparent from a limp he has on that side).  Whew!

Cape Cod Vacation

The last week and a half of June were spent vacationing with the Horowitz Family on Cape Cod.  We had fantastic weather and the cousins (as well as all the adults) loved the beaches and water along with the wonderful accommodations.  Thanks to Sam's Papa and Nona for sponsoring and coordinating another awesome family vacation!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wounded Patriot on 4th of July

So, I (Matt) am often told I am too verbose in my electronic correspondence and , so I'll try to give the shortest version possible of the story in phrases below: 

- Neighborhood 4th of July Pie Contest 

-> Matt making cherry pie from scratch (first time ever)

-> Matt needs pastry blender for crust 

-> AM jogging trip to Target with dog and baby 

-> Jogging home to make pie 

-> Dog sees duck off the path (Matt doesn't see duck) 

-> Dog darts suddenly, jerks leash powerfully 

-> Dog takes  Matt down suddenly (Matt fine) 

-> Matt takes jogging stroller and Sammy down suddenly with him

-> Sam (although strapped in) hits forehead on concrete and cries 

-> 30 minutes later Sam isn’t able to support himself on his left leg when attempting to walk 

-> Family E.R. visit at Children's Hospital

-> Sam's head appears fine [knock on wood], but slightly inconclusive tibia x-ray 

-> Sam diagnosed and treated for a possible hairline "toddler fracture" of left tibia

-> Sam's lower left leg somewhat immobilized in splint 

-> No biped playing for Sammy for a immediate future

-> Will follow-up next week with doctor visit, but hoping this is a short term thing

(Inconsequentially, I made the pie as he napped, and the pie entry was named "Child Sacrifice Cherry."  It did not win, but was quite respectable if I do say so myself.  Sammy liked it and is in good spirits, we'll see what the future brings for the leg.)

Oye, what a day!  Happy 4^th of July!

(Bonus nugget:  Sam got special pleasure out of singing "Miss Mary Mac" this afternoon as the line about not coming down until the 4th of July really hit home today.)